# The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989)

English · Released 1989-10-13

The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover is a 1989 English film. Helen Mirren appears in it.

Cast: Helen Mirren as Georgina Spica

## Storyline
When churlish mobster Albert Spica acquires an upscale French restaurant in London, he dines there nightly, effectively scaring off the clientele with his bad manners. His wife, Georgina, is especially disgusted by him, and soon begins an affair with regular guest Michael. Despite their best efforts to keep it secret, Spica learns about their trysts, and he plots a terrible revenge.

## Common questions

### When was The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover released?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover was released on 13 October 1989.

### Who stars in The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
Helen Mirren star in The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover.

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